Apex PF2730, PF3230, PF3220, PF2720 Owner’s Manual

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INSTRUCTIONMANUAL

PF2020 PF2720 PF3220 PF2030 PF2730 PF3230

Please read this manual carefully before operation.

Instruction Manual

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be

placed on the apparatus.

Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer

servicing to qualified service personnel.

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//_ This symbol indicates"dangerous voltage"

Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

Attention: Pour _iter tes chocs dectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu' au fond.

Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage.

inside the product that presents a risk of

electric shock or personal injury.

///_ This symbol indicates important instructions

accompanying the product.

Caution: Using video games or any external accessory with fixed images for extended periods of time can

cause them to be permanently imprinted on the picture tube (or projection TV picture tubes). ALSO, some network/program Iogos, phone numbers, etc. may cause similar damage. This damage is not covered by your

warranty.

Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code

(Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Customer Record

You wilt find the model number and chassis number of your TV on the back of your TV set. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call APEX Digital customer service or your APEX dealer regarding this product.

Model Number: Chassis Number:

PACKING LIST

Parts QTY

Color TV Receiver 1

Remote Control 1

Operation Manual 1

AAA Alkaline Batteries 2

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or third prong

is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of

the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the

apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid

injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for tong periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any

way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. Warning - This TV should only be serviced by an authorized and properly trained technician. Opening the

cover or other attempts by the user to service this TV may result in serious injury or death from electrical

shock, and may increase the risk of fire.

IMPORTANT STAND AND BASE SAFETY INFORMATION

Choose the location for your TV carefully. Place the TV on a stand or base that is of adequate size and strength to prevent the TV from being accidentally tipped over, pushed off, or pulled off. This could cause personal injury and/or damage the TV. Refer to the Important Safety Instructions above.

FCC Warning

Class B Computing Device

Information to User

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital Device pursuant to part 15 of

FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential

installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference wilt not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment receives interference while off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2) Increase the separation between the equipment and TV.

3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the TV is connected.

4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help and for additional suggestions.

The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful: "How to Identify

and Resolve Radio - TV Interference Problems". This booklet is available from the US Government Printing Office. Washington, D.C. 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.

FCC Warning

The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE: In order for an installation of the product to maintain compliance with the limits for a Class B Device, shielded

cables must be used.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

Safety Precautions 1 Specifications 3

Feature Descriptions 4 Front and Rear Unit Profiles 5

Remote Control Features 8

INSTALLATION

Connecting the Antenna 9

Installing the Remote Control Batteries ............................................................................................ 9

Connecting A/V Equipment ............................................................................................................... 10

Input from Device to TV 10 Output from TV to Device 10

FUNCTIONS & FEATURES

Turn On/Off 13

Basic Functions .............................................................................................................................. 13

Function Selection Menus 13

Useful Remote Control Features 16

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Programming the Remote Control 18

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 22

LIMITED UNITED STATES WARRANTY 23

SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL PF2020 PF2030 PF2720 PF2730 PF3220 PF3230

Television System NTSC-M Channel Coverage VHF 2-13, UHF 14~69

Cable TV Coverage

Hyper Band (AA~ZZ, AAA, BBB)/Ultra Band (65-94, 100~125)

Channels Preset 181 Antenna Input 75 ohm (unbalanced)

15.98x12.01 in 21.26x 15.94 in 25.20x 18.82 in

Screen Dimensions

406x305 mm 540x405 mm 640x478 mm

Audio Output 2W+2W 5W+5W 5W+5W

Power Source ~120Vac 60Hz

Mid Band (A-8~A-1, A~l)/Super Band (J~W)

Unit Weight 55tbs. (25kg) 97.91bs. (44.5kg) 1561bs. (71kg)

Unit Dimensions

Packaged 25.79x21.02x22.24 in. 33.07x26.38x23.43in. 40x30.55x27.76in. Dimensions 655x534x565mm 840x670x595mm 1016x776x705mm

Power

Consumption

23.03xl 8.14xl 9.09 in. 29.09x22.83x19.29 in. 33.70x26.34x22.05 in. 585x461x485mm 739x580x490mm 856x669x560mm

100W 135W 170W

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I Feature Descriptions]

181 Channel Tuner - total number of channels the TV can receive: 2-69 in Air mode, or 1-125 in Cable mode AV Input (Rear) - standard composite input designed for use with A/V devices, such as a VCR or DVD player AV Input (Side) - input designed for infrequent use, such as with a camcorder or video game unit AV Output (Rear) -output signals from TV to devices such as a VCR

S-Video Input - input designed for greater clarity and sharpness; also known as S-VHS

DVD Input (Rear) - standard input designed for use with DVD player

RF IN Jack - standard coaxial antenna jack

Channel Recall - instant return to the last channel viewed

Closed Caption Display - feature that displays the closed captions or text of a TV broadcast

Parental Control - feature that all parents to block out selected type of programming

Screen Size - the diagonal size of the TV screen

Selectable Picture Modes - preset standards for TV display: User, Normal, Movie, and Sports

Selectable Sound Modes - preset standards for TV sound: User, Normal, Speech, Music and Movie Trilingual On Screen Display (OSD) - TV's on screen display, can be either English, French, or Spanish

MTS StereoNideo Stereo- stereo sound for superior TV viewing experience

Favorite Channel -used to set favorite channels

Channel Label -used to label channels

Full -used to switch the TV between Wide and Normal modes

On/Off Timer - feature that allows the user to set a timer to turn on/off the TV and tune the TV to a preset channel

at preset time

FEATURES PF2020 PF2030 PF2720 PF2730 PF3220 PF3230

181 Channel Tuner ......

AV Input (Rear) 2 2 3 3 3 3 AV Input (Side) 1 1 1 1 1 1

S-Video Input 1 1 1 2 1 2 DVD Input (Rear) 1 1 1 1 1 1

AV Output (Rear) 1 1 1 1 1 1

Screen Size 20" 20" 27" 27" 32" 32"

Pure Flat CRT ......

Universal Remote Control ......

Auto Program ......

Channel Recall ......

Closed Caption ......

Parental Control ......

Picture Modes ......

Trilingual OSD ......

Sound Modes ......

MTS Stereo/AV Stereo ......

Favorite Channel ......

Channel Label ......

Full ......

On/Off Timer ......

Sleep Off/Auto Off without Signal in TV Mode ......

AVC (Automatic Volume Control) ......

3 Lines Comb Filter ......

VSM ......

Color Temp Control ......

X-Ray Protection ......

Blue Back On/Off ......

Digital Geometric Correction .....

Child Lock .....

Black Level Stretch .....

Automatic White Balance Adjustment .....

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Front and Rear Unit Profiles

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Front and Rear Unit Profiles (continued)

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